India has avenged the April 22 terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam by launching Operation Sindoor late at night. Airstrikes were carried out at five locations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and four locations in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The operation was a precise and targeted offensive against terrorist bases, with a total of nine strategic targets struck across Pakistan. The headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur was completely destroyed. Additionally, the madrasas or hideouts of top terrorist leaders Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed were wiped out.
Notably, jets of the Indian Air Force deployed the Precision Strike Weapon System (PSWS) to ensure that only the intended targets were hit with minimal collateral damage. Here’s all you need to know about the PSWS:
What Is the Precision Strike Weapon System (PSWS)?
The Precision Strike Weapon System is a military technology specifically designed to accurately strike enemy bases, assets, or structures while minimising unintended damage- commonly referred to as collateral damage.
These systems integrate advanced guidance technologies, surveillance, and targeting capabilities to deliver high-accuracy strikes, often from long distances. PSWS typically uses GPS, laser, radar, or infrared guidance to strike within a few metres of the designated target.
The objective is to destroy the intended target and to limit harm to nearby civilians or infrastructure. PSWS can be launched from a safe distance, significantly reducing the risk to operators or the launch platform. This makes it an important tool in today’s warfare, where accuracy and safety matter the most.
The system often works in coordination with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms such as drones, satellites, or radar. It identifies and tracks targets, enabling quick and efficient strike planning and execution.
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